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Taxing the American Dream Looking to shore up the deficit, Obama goes after millionaires by April Love Voice Staff Writer

In an effort to reduce the nation’s deficit, President Obama has proposed the controversial “Buffett rule,” which is a tax on those making more than one million dollars in personal income and investments, and not on businesses. The proposed amount of money to be raised by the new bill is approximately $3 trillion dollars over the next ten years, according to the Obama administration. The bill is named after Warren Buffett, a self made billionaire who lives in Omaha, Nebraska, who is currently ranked the third richest man in the world. He amassed a $39 billion dollar fortune, and reportedly only paid $7 million in taxes last year. Mr. Buffett doesn’t think that’s enough. While his name is being used as the name for the proposed tax bill, Mr. Buffett has not yet responded to whether or not he agrees with the president’s proposal.

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While the bill, proposed by President New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, in Obama, would raise taxes on those who make an interview with CBS. While this may be true, the Buffett rule actuover one million dollars a year, Mr. Buffett’s idea is to only raise taxes for the “ultra-rich”. ally only applies to the top 0.3 percent of wage While never mentioning what constitutes as earners, according to an article in The Los An“ultra-rich”, Mr. Buffett calculates that it would geles Times. In 2009, 22,000 people making more than $1 million a year paid less than 15 only affect about 50,000 people. The intent of the bill is to make sure that percent of their income in taxes. Currently Americans who make more than citizens are paying the same ratio in taxes. Due to the cap in the current tax code, the rate is one million dollars pay 29 percent of their inthe same for all those who make more than come, while those who make less than one milone million. Which means those making one lion dollars, their rates vary, according to the million, $50 million and $1 billion all pay the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) website. While about 73 percent of Americans are same percentage in taxes. Many Americans have voiced their approval behind this plan, and many millionaires and billionaries are not, one thing that President of the proposed tax plan. Lucas Wacker, a commenter on CNNMoney. Obama wants to make clear is that cuts to com, makes a little over $62,000 a year, and Medicare and Medicaid are non-negotiable yet feels that he and his wife live a comfortable without generating some form of revenue. Concessions have already been made toward enough life that they could actually pay a highMedicare including er percentage of taxes. freezing the income “I feel if it would honthreshold to the level estly make a difference, Currently Americans who it was in 2010, and I could easily pump an- make more than one issuing states’ “block other 2-3 percent into grants” for Medicaid, taxes without having to million dollars pay 29 percent giving them one lump change my lifestyle at of their income, while those sum of funds for the all.” program, overall cutMany Republicans, who make less than one ting about $1 trillion however, have spoken million dollars, their rates vary. from that budget. out against the proposed Senator Lindsey bill, even referring to it Graham of South Carolina (R) feels that this is as “class warfare.” Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell, all a political ploy by the president that will do is one who agrees with this sentiment. “We do little to actually reduce our deficit by a signifinot want to stagnate this economy by raising cant amount. “The truth of the matter is if you raise taxes taxes.” “It adds further instability to our system, on billionaires and millionaires it adds a de mimore uncertainty and it punishes job creation nimis amount of money to the Treasury to pay and those people who create jobs,” said Re- off the debt.” The bottom line is easy. We need to reduce publican, Paul Ryan in an interview with Fox America’s deficit. The problem however, is at News Sunday. “I think it’s not fair to say that wealthy peo- whose expense? For More information on the Buffett Tax ple don’t pay their fair share. They pay a much higher percentage of their income, they have a Proposal go to http://alturl.com/qy8yk. higher rate than people who make less,” said

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Making the deadline for graduation by Charnell Harris Features Editor

ob applications are not the only thing upperclassmen need to fill out this fall. “We are the gate keepers,” says Jasmine Coleman, administrative support associate of the registrar’s office. Her job is simple. It is to help students graduate. When it comes to graduation, the Registrar’s Office makes sure that all the technical work and paperwork is taken care of, so students can graduate. Students graduating in May should start their application process immediately. The deadline for those graduating in Spring 2012 is Jan. 30. There are three parts to completing the process: the application, the application fee and the audit. These three things must be submitted at the same time in order to be processed by the registrar’s office. The application, available online, is the first step of a long process of making sure students graduate from Fayetteville State in the students’ prospective time frame. The fee is $50 dollars. It pays for the students’ name to be printed on the graduation ceremony’s program, among other celebratory things.

The degree audit is the most important of the steps. “The degree audit is the official processing of the academic material,” said Mrs. Coleman. She mentions that the audit is done through the individual departments. The degree audit can be printed from the FSU website as well, if students want to use that to track their progress. The office of the registrar is just that, the gatekeepers. In charge of making sure everything gets done from the department chairs down to the advisors, and finally to the students. While the application process hasn’t been the main reason why students get held back a semester, the process that students need to follow in order to complete this transaction is one of the biggest issues when it comes time to cross the stage with a diploma in hand, courses and credit hours as assigned in the undergraduate catalogue. “It all goes back to the catalogue,” said Mrs. Coleman. The undergraduate catalogue on the FSU website is the first place students are directed to whenever they have a question or concern about courses. The catalogue outlines all the See, Graduation, Page 3

Correction

In the September 21 edition, it was incorrectly reported in an article that Tim Pawlenty endorsed Rick Perry as the Republican nominee. In fact, Tim Pawlenty endorsed Mitt Romney. The Voice regrets this error.

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Execution fuels death penalty debate by Matt Campbell Staff Writer

The state of Georgia may have just executed an innocent man. Amid chants of “I am Troy Davis,” mourners laid to rest Saturday a man executed last week for the 1989 murder of an off-duty police officer. The recent eventful execution of Troy Davis has drawn much attention to the death penalty debate, and the constitutionality of capital punishment. Former President Jimmy Carter is calling for a repeal of the death penalty, blasting it as “unjust and outdated.” In a statement to the Associated Press he said he hopes “this tragedy will spur us as a nation toward the total rejection of capital punishment.” Amnesty International, an NGO, is encouraging people to sign an online petition to abolish the death penalty, and activist film maker Michael Moore is calling for an economic boycott of Georgia. On the other hand, Dr. John McAdams from the Department of Political Science at Marquette University views the death penalty not as a constitutional hurdle, but as a matter of deterrence. “If we execute murderers and there is in fact no deterrent effect, we have killed a bunch of murderers,” Dr. McAdams is quoted as saying on the website, ProDeathPenalty.com. “If we fail to execute murderers, and doing so would in fact have deterred other murders, we have allowed the killing of a bunch of innocent victims. I would much rather risk the former. This, to me, is not a tough call.” Proponents of the death penalty point out that many innocent people have been on death row and there is the likelihood that innocent people have been executed. Since 1973, 130 people have been released from death row with evidence of their innocence. Meanwhile, 1,271 executions have gone through since 1976 according to the Death Penalty Information Center (www.deathpenaltyinfo. org) Davis’s case has drawn criticism and international attention from politicians and leaders because there was doubt that Davis

Many years later, seven of the nine eyewitnesses who testified against Davis recanted their testimonies, and questions concerning ballistic evidence have been raised. was the man who pulled the trigger. At trial, guilt must be proven “beyond a reasonable doubt.” In 1991, when Davis was convicted, the jury was convinced of his guilt. Though many years later, seven of the nine eyewitnesses who testified against Davis recanted their testimonies, and questions concerning ballistic evidence have been raised. This recent evidence caused many to wonder why Mr. Davis was even on death row at all. Supporters of Mr. Davis spent the weeks before his execution trying every avenue to force another stay. Dr. Cary Adkinson, assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, thinks Georgia went ahead with the execution because the powers-that-be didn’t want to admit error. “I think it has a lot to do with the fallout that can happen when you admit you make mistakes as an authority,” Dr. Adkinson said. “Especially when you’re the criminal justice system that’s supposed to be the main way people get fairness and justice when things go wrong in our society.” “There is the legal case, the case in court, and the public relations case,” said Spencer Lawton, the former Chatham County prosecutor in an interview with CNN. “We have consistently won the case as it has been presented in court. We have consistently lost the case as it has been presented in the public realm, on TV and elsewhere.” However, defense attorneys argue they had presented enough evidence to show reasonable doubt. “We believe that we’ve established substantial doubt in this case,” Stephen Marsh,

Death Penalty by the Numbers n 56 percent of executed criminals were white, 35 percent were black, and 7 percent were Hispanic. n 76 percent of victims in death penalty cases were white, 15 percent were black, and 6 percent were Hispanic. n Texas leads all states with 475 executions since 1976. North Carolina by comparison has had 43. Six states, including South Dakota and Colorado have only had one execution in that time span. n 88 percent of criminologists think that the death penalty as a deterrent doesn’t lower homicide rates. Troy Davis photo courtesy of http://troyanthonydavis.org/

Davis’s attorney, said at the time, according to an interview with CNN. “And given the level of doubt that exists in this case, we believe that an execution is simply not appropriate.” Despite efforts, the execution did go through September 21. Troy Davis, who was convicted of killing off-duty police officer, Mark MacPhail, was put to death by lethal injection at a Jackson, Georgia prison after the U.S. Supreme Court denied a final request for a stay. At 10:53 p.m. the lethal cocktail was administered, and at 11:08 p.m. he was pronounced dead. He did not eat his last meal, or take the anti-anxiety medication he was offered. Maintaing his innocence to the very end, his last words were “may God bless your souls.” The scene outside of the Jackson prison was tense. Riot police were ready for action as a crowd of more than 500 demonstrators, wearing blue-shirts plastered with “I

n The most common method of execution is lethal injection, which was used in 86 percent of executions. Source: Death Penalty Information Center, www.deathpenaltyinfo.org

am Troy Davis,” provided support for Davis. The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from “cruel and unusual punishment.” The execution of Troy Davis has many questioning the constitutionality of capital punishment. North Carolina, along with 33 other states, allow the death penalty. There are 165 offenders on North Carolina’s death row, and since 1976, the state has executed 43 offenders. Seemingly the debate will continue.

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courses, as well as how many hours one must take, in order to graduate in four years. “The order is advisor/chair, than the cashier to pay the fee, the department to do the audit, and then the graduation application,” said Mrs. Coleman. Students need to talk to their department chairs and their advisors. Information that is needed from them are what classes should they take, and for transfer students for them to find out what classes are transferable towards getting their degrees. Substitutes are sometimes allowed in which students are given credit for one class that is similar or equal to another class.

One of the major problems for students is that they do not know who to go to. “I don’t know my department chair, but I know my advisor,” said Latisha Edwards, junior biotech major. However, Ms. Edwards feels her advisor helps her with everything she needs. This is one of the reasons why it is vital that students find out who their advisor is and make contact with them as soon as possible. It is advised for students to meet their advisors as early as freshmen year, because they can offer the most assistance. “They kind of sit you down and say, ‘Why are you taking that for?’ and to make sure

you are taking the right classes,” said Felicia White, junior forensics science major. Some students feel that meeting with your advisor and other informational events, should be made a mandatory event, such as Vanessa Bleviens, a junior biology major. No matter which direction you go first, students should remember that everything goes right back to the undergraduate catalogue. “Essentially the catalogue is your bible,” said Mrs. Coleman. “Our job is to verify the records.” Students should check their emails regularly and make sure that they pay attention to deadlines for the application process.

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‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal

Gays, lesbians and bi-sexuals are free to serve openly by Erin Lawson Staff Writer

September 20, marked the end of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, which kept gays, lesbians and bi-sexuals undercover about their sexual orientation since 1993. Under the administration of former President Bill Clinton, the DADT policy made it illegal for gays, lesbians and bi-sexuals to be open about their sexual orientation while serving. The DADT policy served as a protection for lesbians, gays and bi-sexuals, as long as they didn’t express their sexuality. Otherwise, they would be discharged. More than 12,000 soldiers were discharged under the DADT since its enforcement in 1993, according to an article from the Associated Press. The number of discharged soldiers began to increase due to the fact that the DADT kept

inquires and investigations of lesbians and gays going. Therefore, was it really a Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell kind of policy? Slate magazine reporter, Brain Palmer, said “But there is no provision in law or regulation that forbids a rank-and-file service member from asking a colleague whether he or she is gay…but there is no record of a service member being punished for asking about homosexual conduct.” Mr. Palmer clearly points out how the DADT policy only dealt with half of the policy. It seemed as if the Don’t Tell part was clearly handled, but the Don’t Ask part wasn’t handled correctly. This could go back to the increase of discharges that occurred during this policy in the military, and increase of harassment towards gays, lesbians and bisexuals. Clearly something else had to be done, which caused President Obama to come up with the plan of ending the Don’t Ask, Don’t

Tell policy completely. The military was very prepared for the repeal. Before it was passed, training under the new law was taking place. Applications from soldiers who were discharged, and those who felt a career in the military would not be possible, started coming in immediately after the bill was repealed. It all just boils down to how the military feels about this appeal, whether it is someone currently enlisted or someone who wishes to pursue a military career in the future. There are many opinions about the repeal of the DADT bill, yet the only ones that should matter are those who serve and protect our nation. How much of an affect does this appeal have on their ability to perform their jobs? Some feel like they were left out of a decision that affects them more than the politicians in Washington and the general public. “I wish someone would have asked that

before the appeal, because I would feel uncomfortable working under this appeal,” said one possible future solider who did not want to be named. There are some soldiers who can say that this appeal doesn’t affect them. Not because they don’t care, but because it all comes down to one military. Therefore, this appeal isn’t truly affecting everyone. Even though there are people who are affected, who’s going to solve their issue with the appeal? What if these people start feeling as if the military doesn’t care about their opinion? What if they discharge themselves because they are no longer comfortable? Is this a decision that seems good in the beginning, but will turn out bad for the military? That is just one of those things that only time will tell, and the people of America and the United States military will be its witnesses.

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WHAT: Get fit and have fun doing it! WHEN: Friday, October 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Manna Church, Fayetteville NC MORE INFO: 803-479-8567

What’sGoingOn? Bronco Student Veteran’s Meeting

WHAT: A meeting for the student veterans at FSU WHEN: Today, 3 p.m. WHERE: Helen T. Chick Building rm. 102. MORE INFO: 910-672-1625; dallen@ uncfsu.edu

Department of Sociology lecture series with Dr. Oliver Johnson

WHAT: A look at how substance abuse and dependency can have unsuspected influences on society WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 12:20 to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Taylor Social Science Building 203. MORE INFO: 910-672-2220 FSU to be featured in concert

WHAT: FSU’s Department of Performing and Fine Arts presenting its 3rd annual Faculty and Friends concert WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Holy Trinity Episcopal

Club/Organization Opportunities

WHAT: An interest meeting for students who want to become more involved WHEN: Friday, October 7, 12 p.m. WHERE: RJSC 210 MORE INFO: Student Activities Office 5 Compete for the Mr. FSU title

WHAT: Five of FSU’s most revered men will compete for the title of Mr. FSU WHEN: Sunday, October 9, 8 p.m. WHERE: J.W Seabrook Auditorium MORE INFO: 910-672-1474 Volleyball

WHAT: FSU vs. Livingstone WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 6 p.m. WHERE: Capel Arena

WHAT: Virginia State Invitational WHEN: Friday, October 7, 1 p.m. WHERE: Petersburg, VA WHAT: FSU vs.Virginia State WHEN: Saturday, October 8, 1 p.m. WHERE: Luther “Nick” Jeralds Stadium Luther “Nick” Jeralds Stadium WIDU 53RD Anniversary Gospel Celebration

WHAT: A celebration of gospel for those who enjoy gospel music WHEN: Saturday, October 8, 4 p.m. WHERE: Crown Center, Crown Coliseum, Fayetteville NC MORE INFO: 910-438-4100 Job Fair

WHEN: Wednesday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Crown Expo Center, Fayetteville NC MORE INFO: 910-677-2177 OR

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Royal Comedy Tour

WHAT: A chance to laugh at some of today’s hottest comedy acts WHEN: Friday, October 14, 8 p.m. WHERE: Crown Center, Crown Arena, Fayetteville NC MORE INFO: 910-438-4100 Costume Contest for kids

WHAT: A festive time for the younger children WHEN: Wednesday, October 26, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Monkey Joe’s, Fayetteville NC MORE INFO: 910-423-JOES

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FEATURES Bright Colors and Bold Classics Dominate Fall’s

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Fashion History always repeats itself. In politics, government, culture, language and of course, fashion. Just 11 years into the 21st century and we’ve already seen a plethora of historical style staples, that we thought were long-gone come back to command the attention of ‘modern high society’ magazines like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vanity Fair. From pin-curls and swing dresses to leggings and large cut-off sweaters, new threads are never as new as they may seem. With all our goggling eyes and excited Saturday trips to local malls and stores, the most anticipated ensembles this fall and winter, have already been enjoyed by most of our parents, and even grandparents depending on just how young you are. But that doesn’t have to stop us from putting our own generational finishing touches on them. Our boots are higher, because we’re a little bolder (and maybe less intelligent, depending on how long you’ll endure those six-inch stiletto heels). Our dresses are shorter, because we’re battling the objectification of our bodies, you know—the objectification that happened without our permission. The stuffy, blocky Hillary Clinton suits (we still love you, Mrs. Clinton) are being thrown-out in exchange for flowy wide-legged pants and fitted blouses. Our pants are tighter…well, when we think of ‘Grease, maybe our pants aren’t that much tighter. What will you saunter the runways (ok, sidewalks…enough of the dramatics) of Bronco-land wearing in the coming months? The Voice has a few suggestions.

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Moisturizer, followed by the oil-free SPF-15 moisturizer. At night I cleanse, then slather my face in pure Shea butter. Once per week I exfoliate using Oil of Olay’s Regenerist Microdermabrasion Treatment.

Colorful lipstick Gone is the day where your complexion determined the lipstick color family you were restricted to. Companies ranging from MAC, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, and Lime to Maybelline, Covergirl and Revlon are debuting mind-blowing shades able to accommodate the entire color spectrum of complexion. Oranges, pinks, purples, golds, and even blue have arrived on the scene. Dive in, there are no sharks. We suggest: “No She Didn’t” by Lime Crime, a light blue shade for club nights or artsy events. “Embrace” in Covergirl’s Lip Perfection line, a sultry, deep purple for a Friday night dinner date or even paired with a business suit. “Violetta” in MAC’s Amplified Crème line, an innocent pinkish-purple, perfect for class, dinner dates, or club nights.

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Shawls and poncho style coats The draped, throw-on coats, made popular in the ‘60s, were given an inch in early August, and stole more than a few feet by the time September rolled in. Paired with jeans and turtle-neck sweaters, or winter dresses and boots, these classic coats can take the average outfit and make it resemble something Diana Ross or Jackie O’Nassis would’ve worn. Color-blocking This super-‘80s trend has reared its head, and though some vow never to fall victim to it again, brands like Express and ASOS are offering color-blocked dresses or outfits in their fall and winter collections or inventory. One-pieces or dresses tend to look better color-

blocked, as sometimes trying to accomplish it with an outfit can go horribly wrong.

Extra-wide legged slacks and jeans A favorite amongst the cool, calm, career-oriented women of New York City, extra-long, extra-wide legged slacks and jeans just scream classy. They’re comfortable, and appropriate for the office the movies or to an evening play. They pair well with little tops or professional blouses and can be dressed down with kitten heels or up with higher, powerpumps. Giant cut-off sweaters This summer, cut-off tops were all the rage. Now, big cut-off sweaters are… all the rage. These tops are quite oxymoronic, with their large, baggy presence allowing a bit of belly, or hip-area to show. Paired with leggings, or skinny jeans and boots, and maybe a scarf or hat to accessorize, they make for a wellput-together ensemble, that doesn’t look very put-together. Effortless style. Lace-up boots Lace, strings, whatever, as long as it allows your boot to tie up, it’s necessary. Along with platform ankle boots and high blocked heels, they’re bossing the runways right now. So much, that they just don’t need much explanation.

Beauty

If you’re like most women, just stumbling upon a hidden Sephora or MAC counter can make you quiver with nostalgic enthusiasm. When many of us were little girls, lipstick, blush, and nail polish was often introduced to us through our mothers. We would watch them intently as they carefully applied powder, eyeliner, bronzer, and other cosmetic goodies, preparing for a night on the town with their friends or a Christmas party at their jobs. The smells, especially, become instilled in our hearts and are perhaps the most vivid parts of our memories. As we grow older, and wish to look pretty for our own holiday parties, cosmetic toys make us happy. Or, for the women who wish not to be stereotyped, they may not. But we’re going to assume they do, and suggest a few additions to your make-up boxes this fall. Glowing skin Healthy skin is timeless. It is the foundation for a good makeup application. Lots of people are unaware that when the weather begins changing for fall and winter, they should switch their moisturizer to accommodate their skin during a drier season. Normal to dry skintypes are encouraged to use an oil-based facial lotion during winter months. Acne-prone skin needs an oil-free moisturizer still, but it must come equipped with extra hydration tactics. Also, exfoliation should become a priority, if it wasn’t already, to maintain a glow. Sunscreen is a must, all year-round, for people of all races. I’ve been using: I’m loyal to Proactiv Solution, which cleared my skin during my freshmen year of college. I don’t use the toner, and after the Repairing Lotion I use the Green-Tea

Dramatic eyes The smoky eye is harder to achieve than it looks, but the help of shadow palettes like Maybelline’s eye-studio, it shouldn’t be too hard to recreate those signature vixen eyes that celebrities like Zoe Saldana, Gabrielle Union, Jennifer Lopez and Mila Kunis have gotten down to a T. Teals, magentas and oranges are also being seen on eyes. Recently discovered: “Master Drama,” the super creamy eye pencil from Maybelline, is making the rounds as a fall must-have. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics and Magnolia Make-up also offer rare pigments often not found in drugstores or beauty stores.

Big, bold lashes Whether you throw on false lashes or accentuate your own, they shouldn’t go unnoticed this season. The former, stuck-together lash look is out, and big, fluttery black lashes are way, way in. I’ve been using: “Lash Weave,” a mascara by Hard Candy. I already have long, thick lashes, but this mascara uses a special fiber formula to make them appear thicker. “False Lashes” by MAC, another mascara, also makes its debut this fall.

Plain-Jane polish hues Once upon a time, gray and brown weren’t colors college girls wanted to paint their nails. Young was equated with loud hues. Dark was boring and career-oriented. Bright was ambitious and spontaneous. But all those binary notions have disappeared, and now bright pinks can be spotted in offices (not all offices, don’t get in trouble) and dark purples are seen on the trendy crowd. Recently discovered: Essie, an affordable polish line with a wide variety of hues, and Butter, a line with cute-shaped bottles and the must-have gold and bronze shades in this fall.

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Fayetteville thrift shops: unknown treasures by L’Asia Brown Contributing Writer

A small, quaint brick building, that looks a lot like a home, sits desolate across the street from Luther “Nick” Gerald’s football stadium, and a couple steps away from FSU’s University Place apartments. A couple racks of clothing sit on the porch. A near-new crème suit, in a size 6, has a large, handwritten price-tag attached to it. $4. The suit, made by Le Sui, a company whose clothing retails for hundreds of dollars, is available for just $4 there. It’s a steal, to say the least, but nobody knows about it. The small thrift-boutique gets little business, despite hidden treasures like $4 suits, $3 dresses and $1 hats. Meanwhile, students right across the street are stressing about not being able to afford the proper attire for a career-fair. “We have them? Where? I didn’t know. Fayetteville seems small,” says Shawn Cox, a Fayetteville State University sophomore, when asked if she does any thrift-shopping in the area. Excited about a possible new retail outlet, she listens intently as a reporter runs down a short list of consignment and thrift shops in the area. When she finishes writing the down the stores on an old McDonald’s receipt in her purse, she hints at visiting them almost immediately after the conversation has ended. This is FSU’s not so shocking, but thought-provoking reality. For a campus full of students who most likely don’t have unlimited funds at their disposal, it would be assumed that most of them know where to find the best deals on clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, furniture or whatever it is they may be searching for at the time. But it seems they don’t. Out of the 15 students asked if they enjoyed thrift-shopping, only two said they do. Yet, neither of the two knew of any consignment or thrift shops in Fayetteville. Despite there being a healthy number of shops that caters to an audience that delights in “thrifting,” students are either uninterested or uninformed, both of which are causing them to miss out on out-of-this-world sales. These resources are invaluable, especially during economic hardships, as well as enjoyable for people with only small amounts to spend. From clothing to furniture to books to home décor, often thrift shops offer steep discounts on otherwise pricey finds. In addition to the $4 suits available at the Prize Thrift-Boutique, $150 nook-tables were available at New and Nearly Thrift shop, while used bookshelves at the Goodwill ran as low as $32. In addition to purchasing, many of these shops also accept donated items that you may be looking to get rid of or sell. Saks Consignment Shop sells approved women’s

wear items, home décor and other select products consigned by individuals. Once the item sells, the individual gets a portion of the money. Whether buying, selling or donating, thrift shops are unique establishments who are able to sell products at discounted prices due to the nature of their businesses. When used correctly, they can save shoppers hundreds, or thousands of dollars. Some thrift store owners will even accommodate loyal customers who may be experiencing hardship, by offering them bargains on products they can’t afford, or layaway. They are gold, but right now the undiscovered treasures in Fayetteville are being treated more like coal. A mystery, especially for a shop whose suits cost less than the average McDonald’s value meal.

Thrift Shops in Fayetteville Fabulous Finds

228 Tallywood Shopping Center Fayetteville, NC 28303 (910) 864-3690 The Goodwill 3801 Raeford Road Fayetteville, NC 28304-3353 (910) 486-8716 The Prize Thrift-Boutique 1450 Murchison Road Fayetteville, NC 23801 Store Hours Mon-Sat 10-4:30 The Salvation Army Thrift Store 3621 Sycamore Dairy Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28303. (910) 764-1041 Saks Consigned Designs 2631 Raeford Road Fayetteville, NC 28303-5471 (910) 485-3587 Store Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-5 The New and Nearly Thrift Store 810 Bragg Blvd. Fayetteville, NC 28301 910-485-6837 Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 Tammy’s Thrift & Craft Boutique 2126 Hope Mills Rd Fayetteville, NC 28304 Store Hours: Mon-Sat 8-5

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Losing your religion Has college got a hold of your belief? a UCLA study published in 2007. This study summarized the reports of 112,232 first-year college students from more than 236 diverse colleges and universities across the country Students new to college life can go astray in from 2003 to 2007. so many ways including their spiritual path. Does this mean students no longer believe in For many freshmen, college life is both expracticing their religions like they did in high citing and frightening with new responsibilities school? and opportunities. “They don’t lose their faith,” says Rev. However, due to the distractions of this Philip Kollithanth of Christ the King Catholic new life, it’s all too common for students to Church. “I think it’s a common fall off track with their religious trend among students when they values. When Sunday morning “If my religion is go to college that they take a break rolls around, mom isn’t bugging from active religious participathem to get up and go to church. who I am, and tion.” Whether it’s laziness or just the not something No matter the religion, each need for a full night of studies faith has likely required some I do, then my (or partying), the motivation is form of preparation to handle the lacking. environment outside world and the things in Is college distracting students that can throw you off track. has no affect.” life from practicing their religion? Some believe that abandoning this “It’s difficult because when Minister practice can cause problems for you go to church every Sunday, Manny Hayes students who are use to a religious it provides a way to stay on the Kingdom Impact lifestyle. right path. So not being there on “Coming from a Christian view, Global Ministries Sundays sometimes makes me I would have to agree that college feel like I need to get back on alters student’s religious practice. Most stutrack,” says freshman, Darius Robertson. dents in church choose their religion based on “I believe your religion can’t be altered, betheir parents. If my religion is who I am, and cause what you are taught at home is instilled not something I do, then my environment has in you,” according to junior, Santana Latimore. no affect,” according to Minister Manny Hayes “It’s like school and church are two different of Kingdom Impact Global Ministries. atmospheres. And without me going to church, However, there are studies that say there it feels like I lose balance, which effects the is an increase in college student’s religious way I perform in school,” says Akili Paige, a practices over their years in college. This goes freshman. to show that when it comes to college students Their feelings, while not scientific, seem to practicing religion, it goes both ways, whether be backed up by at least one nationwide study. it is positive or negative. “Seven in 10 Protestants ages 18 to 30-both “Today’s entering college students report evangelical and mainline-who went to church high levels of spiritual interest and involveregularly in high school said they quit atment,” according to The Spiritual Life of tending by age 23,” according to a survey by College Students, a National Study of College Lifeway Research in a USA Today article. Students’ Search for Meaning and Purpose. The statistics were based on a survey of While there are no on-campus houses of more than 1,000 Protestant, ages 18 to 30, who worship, there are more than 20 churches attended church at least twice a month every within a five mile radius of FSU. And these year during high school. are just the places near the university. It comes Fifty-seven percent of college freshman down to whether or not students are willing to questioned their religious beliefs according to look for them. by Erin Lawson Staff Writer

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October 5, 2011

The Voice, For Students, By Students

Creating jobs the FSU way by Shante’ Denice Elliott Voice Staff Writer

For four long years, Fayetteville State University students are active on campus. They vote in student elections, cheer on their home team at sporting events, cash refund checks, murmur at how bad financial aid is, and lastly, complain at how FSU campus police issue tickets to cars with parking permits. FSU students do this year after year until they receive their official letter for senior commencement photos in the mail from Jostens. Students anxiously blush with excitement because the end is near. The excitement this day brings is shared by all college students. However, after awhile anxiety and maybe fear sets in because now, the job hunt begins. College graduates are no longer using their degrees to gain employment. Liberal Arts majors are waiting tables at restaurants, business majors are answering phones at law offices while education majors are bagging groceries. Of course, there is nothing wrong with these jobs, they are just not what the average college graduate expects to have once they turn the tassel on graduation day. The problem is a lot of college graduates are not finding jobs after graduation.

How college students are gaining employment A 2011 study conducted by the Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, revealed that 44 percent of 2010 college graduates from four year universities were unemployed. There are several reasons for this. The most common is the economic recession. The United States Department of Labor reported that the unemployment rate is at 10.5 percent in Cumberland County. This percentage converts to 14,488 people being unemployed in Cumberland County alone. The weekly wage for Cumberland County

employees is $700-$799, compared to the national wage average of $971 (U.S. Department of Labor). With unemployment increasing and wages decreasing, college graduates are taking matters into their own hands to secure their future. Instead of continuing to conform to a “resume-driven society,” college graduates are embracing the spirit of entrepreneurship and starting their own companies and businesses. The average college student takes a total of 15 academic credit hours a semester, which totals to 30 credit hours each academic year. College is extremely demanding, but it is also considered one of the best times to start a business. Why? Flexibility: College is not like your regular 9-5 job. You don’t have to clock out or accumulate leave time in order to take a vacation. Instead, students have the power to schedule classes when they want them. With this type of flexibility students have ample time to begin planning a business. Free guidance: College students are in the presence of expert professors for at least four years. These professors are eager to see their students excel so they are willing to offer free advice to students with questions about em-

barking into a particular field. Few commitments: Not all college students have the commitments of being a parent or spouse in college, so many students have unlimited freedom. Financial freedom: A lot of college students do not have the burdens of paying a monthly mortgage or footing a grocery bill for a family of five. This allows students to employ on their ideas, while resting securely in the fact that they will have a dorm room to return to. With unemployment rates still rising and Sallie Mae mailing payment letters six months after graduation, college students are taking their lives and financial security into their own hands by paving their own way. FSU students are encouraged to embrace this trend. The School of Business and Economics host a Center for Entrepreneurship with professors willing to answer questions about breaking into business.

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FSU_SPORTSWRAPUP by Charnell Harris Features Editor & Brian Mckithen Contributing writer

Top 3 FSU Sports Moments Many great sport moments occurred with the athletic teams of Fayetteville State University in the past two weeks. Some were great while others were not that hot. Overall, here is what you may have missed with FSU athletics.

FSU Football Bowman-Gray stadium was in an uproar after the Winston-Salem and Fayetteville State game. The nationally ranked Rams rushed their way to victory over the Broncos. Despite the devastating loss, the Broncos exploded to score two passing touchdowns by FSU quarterback Brandon Cluff to wide receivers, Cedric Snead and Jamere Pugh. The Broncos fought hard but came up short on stopping the Rams running back, Nicholas Cooper who ran for 247 yards and scored four touchdowns against the Broncos. FSU freshmen running back, Christopher Hairston, also had a big game, becoming the first 100 yard rusher with 109 yards off of 21 carries this season. After defeating St. Augustine Saturday night, in overtime by a field goal made by Austin Turner, the Broncos are currently 1-4, winning 31-28. The FSU Broncos is set for three consecutive home games, starting with Virginia State Oct. 8 at 1 p.m.

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Colon Bailey Jr. (24), sophomore running back, scores a touchdown against St. Augustine on Saturday. FSU won over St Aug. 31-28; giving the Broncos their first win of the season.

Women’s Volleyball racking up the W’s! FSU’s women’s volleyball team has had a great overall season (13-8 according to the CIAA website) defeating rival teams like St. Augustine and Winston-Salem. The Lady Broncos destroyed St. Augustine, winning three out of three sets. This is the second time this season they defeated a team in all three sets, the first against WinstonSalem. The team is currently undefeated in the CIAA Southern Division. The team has a home game on Thursday against Livingstone College, Oct 6 at 6 p.m., so come out and support the team!

Cross-Country finishes… in the top! The FSU Cross Country team traveled to Greensboro to compete in the Hagan Stone Invitational on Sept. 24, where they went against power teams like Northern Kentucky and Virginia Commonwealth. Earnest Hawkins finished 32nd overall out of 90 runners. Keisha Edwards finished the five kilometer run at 57th place with a time of 24:58.30. The cross country team will travel to Petersburg, VA on Thursday, Oct. 7 for the Virginia State Invitational. Chauncey Concepcion (15), freshmen quarterback, breaks down sideline for a Broncos first down against St. Augustine on Saturday. FSU won over St Aug. 31-28; making the current season standings for the Broncos 1-4.

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NFLWRAPUP

Little guys own this headline by Charnell Harris Features Editor

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Lady Broncos volleyball team getting words of encouragment from head coach Reeshemah Johnson on Sept. 20th, 2011 against Winston-Salem State University Rams

Nikita Cheadle (14), sophomore Outside Hitter, setting up a spike for Joi Emanuel (6), junior Middle Blocker, with back up from Ifeyinwa Nwokolo (13), junior middle blocker on Sept.25 vs St. Augustine’s at the Capel Arena.

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Nikita Cheadle (14), sophomore outside hitter, giving words of encouragment to JaMisha Jordan (1), sophomore setter

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Three regularly dismal teams have jumped out to a surprising start for week three, but not all of them continued in week four. After two strong performances, the Carolina Panthers enjoyed their first season win two weeks ago in week three beating the Jacksonville Jaguars, 16-10. However, Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears, after suffering back-to-back losses, defeated the Panthers 29-34. Arguably, the best match-up this past Sunday. It truly was the Bears running game versus the throwing game of the Panthers. Cam Newton threw for 374 yards, while Bears running back, Matt Forte rushed for 205 yards. Two other basement dwellers, the Detroit Lions and the Buffalo Bills had differing results in week four. The Green Bay Packers are the only undefeated team in the NFL. Quarterback Aaron Rogers threw for four touchdowns and ran two touchdowns in. The Packers have scored more points in their first four games in their franchise history, they have scored 148 points this season. The Lions are 4-0 for the first time in almost three decades. In week three Detroit gutted an overtime win against division rivals the Minnesota Vikings. This past weekend they faced off against the Dallas Cowboys. After catching two interceptions from Dallas quarterback, Tony Romo, the Lions trailed behind Dallas for the entire game, ending with a final score of 34-30. Then there’s the Buffalo Bills. This is a franchise with no luck, five trips to the big game and zero rings. However this season is shaping up to be another story. In week 3, the Bills shutdown Tom Brady and the New England Patriots with a last-second field goal. More importantly, they picked off the red-hot quarterback four times. Mr. Brady threw four interceptions all last year. The Bills lost to the Cincinnati Bengals after going the first and third quarter of not scoring. The final score was 20-23. While the score wasn’t much to cheer about, neither were most of the week three games. Powerhouse teams that usually rack up a lot of points were justso-so. Teams like the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers all failed to score 20 or more points. The Pittsburgh Steelers went against the Indianapolis Colts and won 23-20. The Colts are still struggling with a roster that doesn’t boast many back-ups for quarterback. With Peyton Manning out for the rest of the season, the Colts have been openly looking for a replacement. Former quarterback for the Detroit Lions, Dan Orlovsky, recently signed with the Colts, as a quarterback. Kerry Collins, the active quarterback for the Colts, will be sidelined next Sunday due to a concussion. The only thing Indy fans want to know is, “When will Mr. Manning return?” The Philadelphia Eagles threw the San Francisco 49ers game away. Quarterback, Michael Vick threw for over 400 yards and overall the team ran for 92 yards, yet they turned the ball over three times, allowing San Francisco a narrow window to win, 24-23. Next weekend, the game to watch is definitely the Bears versus the Lions. Chicago’s running game against the Lions new found energy to play more aggressively, as shown in their bout with the Cowboys, makes this an exciting event.

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FSU Name Change?

A name change doesn’t have to be viewed as a loss of pride By Jonathan Chestnut Guest Columnist

I opened the Voice and saw two articles concerning the idea of changing the name of Fayetteville State University to University of North Carolina at Fayetteville. I leaned back with paper in hand expecting to see an intelligent debate on the topic but was disappointed to see the same rhetoric. I was doubly saddened when I began to read the second piece and it was the same as the first: Legacy, history and heritage. Fayetteville State University is an HBCU, we get it. I have been in advertising and marketing my whole adult life. The discussion about the name change has always interested me. It always seems that people concerned about the “cons” are focused on history while people supporting the “pros” are afraid of voicing an opinion for fear of how it is interpreted. Given my experience in branding and marketing, I think we should do open market research in the actual pros and cons that a name change would involve. We have to put our fears and hopes on the table. So ask some questions. What would be possible benefits to the School? Name recognition is a powerful tool in advertising. With so many people moving into the area over the next few years, especially military into Fort Bragg, the name UNC-Fayetteville would draw many of their number to us. Many people know the name “University of North Carolina” and already apply a positive value to this brand. Add this fact to our location, and UNC-F should be their first choice, trumping the cost of Methodist and the 35 to 45-minute drive to UNCP. I have had many conversations with UNCP students that live in this area. As a marketer, I always have to ask the questions: “Why UNC-P?” The answer usually boils down to: “well it’s a UNC school.” This leads me to reply, “Did you know Fayetteville State University is a UNC school? Would that have affected your decision?” The answer 9 of 10 times is “probably.” What would be the possible benefits to the students? Name recognition works for them as well. Applying for a job in Seattle, the name “Fayetteville State University” could garner the question “Is that Fayetteville, Arkansas?”

The name “University of North Carolina” is a name that most Americans know and also recognize its value. The same value would be attributed to transfer of credits to other institutions. Our faculty has the same or similar qualifications as UNC-CH professors the same effort and work is required of them. The transferring of credits is always subject to the rule of the receiving university. One group that is served well by this is the Army, which would buy into the idea UNC-F as they travel the world transferring the credits earned here to everywhere they might serve. Would the culture and racial mix of the university change with the name? Probably. Most colleges that were originally minority-focused that have changed their name have seen growth in the student population outside of the original target market. A few, and I stress a few, have flipped when an ethnic-based college is in a region where the target market is small, and an increase of “locals” can cause a shift. Fayetteville and the surrounding area do not have a shortage of FSU’s traditional target market, so a population shift is likely, but not a reversal. What would be the possible downsides of a name change? One possible downside mentioned to me was possible loss of alumni support. This is where marketing research would be crucial. FSU did not make its enrollment goals this year. In a presentation to the faculty, Provost Dr. Jon Young showed the faculty the millions of dollars that have been removed from our budget, because all North Carolina’s public universities had to give back money. However, the universities that met or exceeded their enrollment goals were given back a portion of what had been lost. UNC-P met their goals and received almost $2 million of their original budget. By not changing our name, we are not taking advantage of our area’s potential students, which would help us meet our enrollment goals. Not meeting our enrollment goals costs us money which is a loss for every faculty member and every student. Alumni contributions at best cannot offset these losses, and as a university we have to weigh the wishes of the alumni versus the future of the university and the students that will become alumni.

What does the brand “Fayetteville State University” represent to us now? Does it say what we want it to about the school and its future? The “Fayetteville State University” brand has a long history in the region. “Low admission requirements,” “easy classes,” “where you go when you don’t get into your first few choices,” and “black only” are a only a few of the things I heard in my recruitment trips to the high schools in Cumberland and the surrounding counties. Some of these we have to own, as we have in the past lowered our admission standards. We have since raised them but everyone tends to remember the negative and gloss over any improvements. Some are just untrue and have been forever, but ideas have leaked into the community though various means. We have to change our branding, but changing an existing brand can be nearly impossible. The marketing plan of the 60s to recent years for FSU focused on African-American students. This has never been a major issue before because the Board of Governors at General Administration watched our numbers, admissions, and graduation rates, just as they watched all the UNC schools. But we were shielded by the idea that we’re an HBCU and we weren’t going to get the kind of numbers as Chapel Hill. So when we did not hit our numbers the way we should, they would growl at us and tell us to do better. Then the recession hit. A new regime now controls our budgets, and the minutiae of the entire North Carolina university system, and we are running more as a business model than ever before. A few years ago the powers that be started to look closely at each university. Shortly after that they started looking at each department and individual degree concentrations, and last year they started tracking individual faculty members’ contact hours. Under a business model, each part, no matter how small, has to pull its weight, and the effort began to decide which programs are getting the “best value.” Low enrollment departments have had targets drawn on them. We always stated we served the “underserved,” always ignoring the several other HBCUs in North Carolina, as we ignored when Pembroke State University changed its name to UNC-P and aggressively took control of the Fayetteville, Lumberton and surrounding areas by massive remarketing. For any one who doesn’t think UNC-P controls Fayetteville, stop anywhere college students

are employed and ask where they attend. If they are not African-American, they almost all go to UNC-P. What about history and heritage? This where most “con” arguments end up. We are an HBCU; we will always be an HBCU. The first letter in HBCU stands for “Historically.” That cannot be changed, and no one is trying to change the history of FSU. I propose that if this name change were to happen, a heritage initiative would be in order. Many of the students decrying this loss of heritage aren’t even aware of the heritage for which they already mourn. This campus is lacking a sculpture marking the founding fathers and early leaders of this institution. We have the Charles Chesnutt Library, where is the statue of Charles Chesnutt in front it? Or the seven Founding Father’s on the main entrance to the university? In closing Marketing is the key problem here. The world of higher education has become more and more competitive, with students having more and more opinions and choices of where to spend their education dollars. We have to consider anything that will benefit the life and growth of the university. I believe we should research a possible name change with an outside marketing firm and weigh our opinions with knowledge, not rhetoric. We should research all possibilities, and not turn away from ideas solely on pride and follow our own idea of making evidence-based decisions. If a name will help then we do it and market like crazy -- market so hard that even UNC-P would be amazed. However, if a name change is not going to affect us much, then take our name and market it like crazy. We have to take ownership of the reins of higher education in our region, one way or other. I see a future where FSU might be UNC-F, where the institution is THE “UNC-HBCU” and not just one of the ones at the bottom of the enrollment list. Jonathan Chestnut is an Assistant Professor, Performing and Fine Arts program at Fayetteville State University

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The Voice, For Students, By Students

Through the eyes of the Greeks by Antonio Monroe Staff Writer and Photographer

Greek life has played a very important part of college campuses since their arrival in 1906. Known to all as the Divine Nine, this impressive group consists of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. and last but not least Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. However, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. are both inactive organizations at this time. Of all the differences between the fraternities and sororities, the one thing they all share is the belief for uplifting the community through community service. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Delta Gamma chapter was the first Greek organization on the campus of Fayetteville State University. “Some of the things we do to help better the campus and the community is our coin drives, food drives and clothes drives,” says junior, Quinton “Q” Graham who is the chapter editor of Omega Psi Phi. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Omega Beta chapter President, senior, Kelly C. Smith, says “Our organization provides programs that help build student’s leadership and public image. We try to get students involved.”

Latasha Jones of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. stated that her organization bases their programs off a “Five point system: economic development, educational development, international awareness, physical and mental health and political awareness involvement.” President of the Epsilon Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. senior, Joshua Brown, stated that his organization implements programs that allow students to meet the chancellor and his cabinet and question major issues on campus. “You would be surprised at the amount of college students around the country who do not know their chancellor or his cabinet.” Mr. Brown goes on to say “We also do charity events for the surrounding community such as the back pack donations that took place over at the Bronco Square.” Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Epsilon Beta chapter President junior, Travois Banks, mentioned that his organization contributes to the campus in a positive way by “organizing campus clean-up activities, promoting good etiquette skills and leadership. We also do annual donations.” President James Coleman of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Pi chapter stated that his organization puts on extracurricular activities that teaches life lessons and gives students the material needed to be successful in college. While these programs are very helpful, the thing that really gets the student body up and excited is when each organization does their distinctive “hop” at a party or event. No pep rally is complete without a demonstration of cane twirling

from the Kappa’s, “aping out” from the Alphas, or the distinctive flashing of the AKA’s mirrors. Each organization has their own unique style. Along with these styles come stereotypes. “Stereotypes are for people who like to talk,” said Mr. Coleman. “You always have that one person in the group that ruins it for the bunch,” said Mr. Graham. Another sensitive topic among the Greeks, is the relocation of the Greek plots. “As a member of any Greek organization you do not want to see something that you put so much time, love and passion into being moved. However, through the eyes of the student body President, I see it as something that is elevating the campus as a whole. So I guess I feel more joyful than upset,” said student body president and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. member, Jermaine Pittman. “If it is to better the school then I am for it, I mean it is school property,” said Mr. Coleman. All of the Greek organizations wish that anyone who is interested in joining to first make sure your GPA is at least a 2.7. Make sure you are in good standings with the campus. And please do your research on all of the organizations before making a decision. Be sure to catch a glimpse of FSU’s Greek Organizations at the Homecoming step show, Saturday Oct. 15 in the Capel Arena at 8 p.m. Tickets are $11 for students and $16 for general admission. Tickets at the door will be sold for $21.

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Sunday, Oct. 9 Mr. FSU Competition Seabrook Auditorium 8:00 p.m., Free Admission

Monday, Oct. 10 “Blue Madness” Homecoming Dance Capel Arena, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. FSU students $3, Other College Students $5 Must be an FSU or Other UNC Student with valid ID, $1 from each ticket will be donated to the FSU Heart Walk Campaign

Tuesday, Oct. 11 “All I Want is Blue” Homecoming Concert Capel Arena, 8:00 p.m.

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Homecoming Schedule October 9-16, 2011

FSU students $15 (Limit 1) General Admission $20 adv $25 at the door

Wednesday, Oct.12 “Royal Takeover” Homecoming Talent Show Seabrook Auditorium, 8:00 p.m. FSU students $2, General Admission $5

Thursday, Oct. 13 Alumni Meet and Greet Doubletree Hotel I-95 5:00-7:00 p.m., Free Admission National Alumni Association (NAA) Jazz with Bronco DJ Lump Doubletree Hotel I-95 6:00-10:00 p.m., Free Admission NAA Game Night Doubletree Hotel I-95, 7:00-11:00 p.m., Free Admission

Homecoming Coronation Capel Arena 8:00 p.m., Free Admission Formal Attire Required

Friday, Oct. 14 Jim Scurry Memorial Golf Tournament Baywood Golf Club, 8:00 a.m. Remember the Times Day Party Holiday Inn I-95, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Pre Oct. 11, $20. Post Oct. 11, $25 Spirit Day Student Center, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Holiday Inn Bordeaux 6:00p.m., $40 Admission The Royal Comedy Show sponsored by North American Entertainment Group Crown Coliseum, 8:00 p.m.

Alumni Mix and Mingle Holiday Inn I-95, 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Free Admission Night with Ms. Alumni Coronation Ball Doubletree Hotel I-95 9:45pm-2:00am $20 Admission

Saturday, Oct. 15 FSU Homecoming Parade Hillsboro Street to FSU Campus 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. FSU vs Shaw Football Game Luther Jeralds Stadium, 2:00-5:00 p.m. NAA Awards Recognition Doubletree Hotel I-95, 7:00pm, Free Admission

Homecoming Scholarship Gala Holiday Inn I-95, 8:00pm $20 adv., $25 at the door FSU Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show Capel Arena, 8:00 p.m. FSU students $11adv. General admission $16adv $21day of show and at the door $1 from each ticket will be donated to the FSU Heart Walk Campaign NAA Homecoming Scholarship Dance Doubletree Hotel I-95 10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. $25 Admission

Sunday, Oct. 16 NAA Fellowship Breakfast Holiday Inn I-95 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., $20Admission

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Saturday Sept.24 game against Winston-Salem State University, offensive line coach Marcus Gladden (center) talks to members of the FSU Bronco offensive line at the

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“Let’s GO OUT TO EAT”

The parents are in town and paying. Here’s a selection of nearby eateries they can take you. Fayetteville State University Area Bar B Que House Calabash Jamaican Restaurant Central Park China Garden First Wok Great Wall Chinese Restaurant Hot Dog World

BBQ/Chicken Jamaican American Chinese Chinese Chinese American

1828 Murchison Rd 3500 Murchison Rd 3585 Murchison Rd 1047 Murchison Rd 3300 Rosehill Rd 3411 Murchison Rd 3500 Murchison Rd

488-6189 488-9008 822-4137 485-2888 822-8668 630-1500 488-9008

China Garden Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Dino’s Pizza Kinlaws Welcome Grill New China Garden Pattersons Barbeque Pizza Hut Ruby Tuesday Shoney’s The Baron The Corner Grill Vander Light Café & Grill

Chinese Southern Pizza American Chinese BBQ/Chicken Pizza American American American American American

1348 Clinton Rd 1625 Jim Johnson Rd 610 Cedar Creek Rd 1805 Sapona Rd 590 Cedar Creek Rd 1320 Clinton Rd 2116 Cedar Creek Rd 1936 Cedar Creek Rd 1945 Cedar Creek Rd 1944 Cedar Creek Rd 3858 Dunn Rd 3535 Clinton Rd

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Cross Creek Mall Area Applebees Aspen Creek Bella Villa Restaurant Bombay Indian Restaurant Boston Market Buffalo Wild Wings Canton Station Captain Hooks Carolina Ale House Carrabba’s Italian Grill Chili’s China #1 China Inn China Wok Buffet Cici’s Pizza Dora’s Chicken and Waffles Egg Roll Express El Cazador Elizabeth’s Pizza Elizabeths Pizza Fat Daddy’s Fayetteville Coaches Fazoli’s Golden Corral Great Steak & Potato Company Honey Baked Hams Hong Kong Hooters Restaurant IHOP Itz Entertainment City Jason’s Deli

American American Italian Indian American American Chinese Seafood American Italian American Chinese Chinese Chinese Pizza Southern Chinese Mexican Pizza Pizza American American Italian Buffet Steak house American Chinese American American American American

1961 Skibo Rd 500 Westwood Shop. Ctr. 201 S. McPherson Church 5945 Cliffdale Rd 1909 Skibo Rd 2097 Skibo Rd 301 N McPherson Church 5548 Yadkin Rd 161 Glensford Drive 4209 Sycamore Dairy Rd 635 Cross Creek Mall 3308 Bragg Boulevard 520 McPherson Church 5701 Yadkin Rd 229 Westwood Shop. Ctr. 1992 Skibo Rd 5075 Morganton Rd, #3C 1904 Skibo Rd 2454 Hope Mills Rd 1800 Skibo Rd 1918 Skibo Rd 1918 Skibo Rd 538 N. McPherson Church 1806 Skibo Rd 820 Cross Creek Mall 160 N. McPherson Church 169 Westwood Shop. Ctr. 516 McPherson Church 1935 Skibo Rd 4118 Legend Ave 419 Cross Creek Mall

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Joe’s Crab Shack Kick Back Jacks Kickin Chicken Killian’s Bagel Bakery Kyoto Fantasy Express Little Ceasars Pizza Logan’s Rdhouse Lone Star Luigis Restaurant Marcos Pizza Matsuri’s Restaurant Max & Moritz Miyabi Kyoto Japanese Moe’s Southwest Grill Momma Soul Food Kitchen Monterey Morgan’s Chop House Nikis Nikki’s Express O’Charley’s Olive Garden On The Border Orchid Garden Outback Panera Bread Peking Restaurant Phai Thai Pizza Hut Pizza Hut Primo Pizza & Italian Eatery Red Lobster Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Roly Poly Ruby Tuesday Sakura Salsarita’s Samurai Schlotzsky’s Deli Smokey Bones BBQ Sunny’s Grill Super King Buffet Sushi Court Taco Olé Tai Sho Taste of New Orleans Texas Rdhouse The Mash House The Vineyard The Wok Tripps Vietnamese Restaurant Waffle House Westwood International Buffet Will’s Grill Wok Yang Palace Restaurant

Seafood American American Bakery Japanese Pizza Steak house Steak house Italian Pizza Japanese German Japanese Mexican Southern Mexican American Japanese Japanese American Italian Mexican Thai Steak house American Chinese Thai Pizza Pizza Pizza Seafood American American American Japanese Mexican Japanese German American American Chinese Chinese Mexican Japanese Jamaican Steak house American Italian Chinese American Vietnamese American Chinese American Chinese Chinese

155 N. McPherson Church 868-8422 5081 Morganton Rd 223-7676 516 N. McPherson Church 339-8535 500 C N. McPherson Church 323-5084 2043 Skibo Rd 764-3278 1931 Skibo Rd 864-1413 1490 Skibo Rd 864-5176 1800 Skibo Rd 867-2222 528 N. McPherson Church 864-1810 308 N. McPherson Church 860-4242 1940 Skibo Rd 826-9900 5945 Cliffdale Rd 826-8400 1990 Skibo Rd 864-5987 201 N. McPherson Church 826-6637 3319 Raeford Rd 485-6662 173 Westwood Shopping Ctr. 487-1144 201 S. McPherson Church 867-8447 810 Cross Creek Mall 867-1248 419 Cross Creek Mall 867-1248 1498 Skibo Rd 826-1583 234 McPherson Church 864-0119 115 Glensford Drive 487-6690 5048 Yadkin Rd 864-2305 505 McPherson Church Rd 487-9200 1933 Skibo Rd 689-9955 5048 Yadkin Rd 826-9453 500 Westwood Shop. Ctr. 826-1688 4551 Yadkin Rd 864-0066 332 North Reilly Rd 864-1800 Cross Creek Mall Food Court 864-6360 533 N McPherson Church 864-3113 502 Cross Creek Mall 864-9214 306 N McPherson Church 826-7659 1812 Skibo Rd 864-4400 5945 Cliffdale Rd 868-9400 565 Cross Creek Mall 860-4500 239 N McPherson Church 868-1212 131 N McPherson Church 867-6565 1891 Skibo Rd 864-1068 4621 Yadkin Rd 867-7690 515 N McPherson Church 826-7888 251 Westwood Plaza 868-8468 339 Cross Creek Mall 864-8403 4565 Yadkin Rd 864-5550 6031-B Yadkin Rd 323-3279 4195 Sycamore Dairy Rd 826-1288 4150 Sycamore Dairy Rd 867-9223 201 S. McPherson Church 868-2443 419 Cross Creek Mall 864-8403 1926 Skibo Rd 864-6786 5352 Yadkin Rd 867-1108 551 N. McPherson Church 864-4773 Westwood Shop. Ctr. 826-1688 4011 Sycamore Dairy Rd 826-3766 339 Cross Creek Mall 864-8403 301 N McPherson Church 864-5555

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14 The Voice, For Students, By Students

CAMPUS LIFE

October 5, 2011

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From left Ray Thomas, general manager of Bronco iRadio, Todd Frobish, department chair of communication, and Shonelle Roper, senior and program director of Bronco iRadio celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the launch of Bronco iRadio at the telecommunicatons building Sept. 22. Voice Photo by Rasheed McLain

Voice Photo by Jennifer Lucas

ABOVE: FSU administrators, including Chancellor Dr. James A. Anderson (left) and Dr. Janice Haynie (second from left) join contractors and others during a ground breaking ceremony for the new dormintory, Renaissance Hall, at Fayetteville State University Sept. 22. The project, already underway is expected to be completed in time to welcome students in the Fall of 2012. AT RIGHT: Barbara Conner Cooper watches the season premier of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” on Sept. 25 at Capel Arena. Ms. Cooper was one of the tug-a-war members that helped take down the old Jubilee House. The red rope in front of her is an actually part of the tug-a-war rope from the show. Voice Photo by Eldon Alford Jr.

Voice Photo by Jeff Pearson

An emotional Barbara Marshall of Jubilee House watches the season premier showing of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” with her friends, family and members of the community at Capel Arena on Sept. 25. Ms. Marshall’s home is a center for female veterans to help them get back on their feet. It was featured in the episode.

October 5 2011

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IN PHOTOS

Ervin â&#x20AC;&#x153;ETâ&#x20AC;? Brinkley, junior, helps raise money for the Air Force during the Day at the Dunk event outside the Rudolph Jones Student Center on Sept. 28. Voice Photo by Rasheed McLain

The Voice, For Students, By Students 15 From left Todavia Daniels, junior, Latasia Jones, junior, Ariel Martin, junior, and Brittany Marsh, senior; patiently wait to see who will be crowned Miss Phi Beta Sigma for 2011-2012 in the Rudolph Jones Student Center on Thursday. Ms. Jones was crowned Miss Phi Beta Sigma. Voice Photo by Rasheed McLain

Voice Photo by Rasheed McLain

Fidel Benton, sophomore, represents Bronco iRadio by being the DJ at the Day at the Dunk event in order to raise money for the Air Force program outside the Rudolph Jones Student Center on Sept. 28

Carla Peguese, senior, helps sell donuts, cotton candy and snacks to raise money for the Air Force at the Day at the Dunk outside the Rudolph Jones Student Center Sept. 28.

Voice Photo by Antonio Monroe

Alpha pageant- Adeeaylaw Israel, sophomore, being crowned Miss Black and Gold at the annual Miss Black and Gold pageant hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Epsilon Zeta chapter on Sunday.

Voice Photo by Rasheed McLain

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